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Academic freedom needs practical support. UAU has made a submission on proposed changes to VUW’s freedom of expression policy. We support the commitment to academic freedom and want to see it backed by meaningful support for academics who face
Pay increases that keep up with inflation should be a priority. At a recent VUW budget briefing, UAU representatives challenged the assumption that inflation-adjusted salary increases are something to consider only after other spending priorities ha
Bargaining is underway at VUW. UAU held its first substantive bargaining meeting with the University last week. Our team is now working on proposed provisions for a new collective agreement. Our core claims include better pay and allowances, pay pa
Bargaining is underway at VUW. On Tuesday, UAU presented our claims for a new collective agreement to the University. Our priorities are: • Meaningful pay and allowance increases • Bringing VUW academic pay into line with comparable New
How does VUW academic pay stack up? UAU compared the published salary scales of seven NZ universities. From step 3 of Senior Lecturer up to the top of the Professor scale, VUW’s salaries were the lowest. VUW staff have raised concerns about s
Academic working conditions affect students’ learning. This week’s Salient magazine explores concerns shared by students and UAU about staffing, pay and workloads at VUW, with commentary from Professors Nicole Moreham and Wayne Patrick.